Annual Conference Program Book
The Organization of Nurse Leaders New Jersey (ONLNJ) is pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference “From Idea to Execution: Lead, Innovate and Elevate” scheduled for April 30th and May 1, 2026, at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton NJ, 08540 T. 609-452-7800
From Idea to Execution: Lead, Innovate and Elevate
Great ideas can transform healthcare, but it takes Nursing Leadership and strategy to execute them. "From Idea to Execution: Lead, Innovate, and Elevate" is the essential conference for nurses at all levels who are ready to build, create, and inspire. It's where your vision for better patient care becomes an actionable plan.
This is your chance to master the journey from concept to real-world impact. You will explore proven strategies to:
- Drive Transformation: Learn how to champion nurse-led innovations and secure support for your projects.
- Harness Technology: Discover how to integrate cutting-edge tools like AI and telehealth to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Navigate and Influence Policy: Gain the skills to advocate for policies that support innovation and empower the nursing profession.
Don't just talk about the future of nursing - build it. Join us at the meeting and conference to gain the skills to lead, the space to innovate, and the inspiration to elevate your career and the health of your community.
Hear from talented speakers including:
● Keynote: Donna Cardillo, MA, RN, CSP, FAAN - "The Inspiration Nurse" and award-winning author will bring her signature powerhouse energy, wisdom, and humor to the main stage.
● Kelly Stewart, CWH Institute Inc. & Lara Heacock, Executive Coach - Join this dynamic duo for a highly interactive session on elevating your leadership style while remaining completely authentic.
● Alysia Adams, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, NE-BC - Tackle the challenges of the digital world and walk away with the “Nurse Leader Magic Trick” to enhance your effectiveness.
Please join ONL NJ at the 2026 Annual Conference and leave with the tools and strategies to develop yourself into the best transformational nurse leader you can be!
Target Audience: Nurse managers, nursing coordinators, assistant nurse managers, clinical nurses, chief nursing officers, vice presidents of patient care, assistant vice presidents of nursing, administrative directors, directors of nursing, aspiring nurse leaders, new ONL NJ mentors and mentees, Nursing Workplace Environment Staffing Council members, university deans, nurse educators, nurse researchers and scientists, post-acute leaders and nursing home administrators..
Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this educational event, the learner will gain knowledge on becoming a nurse innovator in challenging times and will self-report on a Likert Scale of (1-5) an increase in knowledge and self confidence in adopting at least two key strategies to becoming a nurse innovator, which may be transferable to their practice and/or organization.
Eighty percent of the learners will report that they have gained knowledge and self confidence on a Likert Scale of (1-5), in implementing at least two key strategies to becoming a nurse innovator, which may be transferable to their practice and/or organization.
Successful completion of the course is defined as in-person attendance for 100 percent of the didactic learning session and a completed course evaluation.
Continuing Nursing Education Credits: This activity has been submitted to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for approval to award contact hours. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.